La Danse Classique, LLC
About
La Danse Classique dedicated to the development of the Body, Mind & Spirit of the dancer through gradual advancement of technical skills, physical strengths, theories, & vocabulary appropriate to the individual student's age, physical & emotional ablities.. LDC nurtures the spirit of the student to achieve a sense of self-accomplishment, self-motivation, self-discipline & self assurance.
Our class sizes are limited to provide more one-on-one attention.
The owner of LDC is a registered nurse & advanced practice nurse in preventative medicine.
Ms. Weslin, owner, CEO has been in the dance field of 45 years & a dance educator for 41 years.
In Education, Ms. Weslin holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree and is registered in the State of Colorado as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Preventative Medicine. Ms. Weslin is also a Dance Medicine Specialist in health promotion, injury prevention & rehabilitation for performing dance artists. As a dance instructor, Ms. Weslin specializes in ballet technique and choreographic precision.
Publications: Weslin, A. & Silva-Smith, A. (2010). Advanced Practice Nursing in Performing Arts Health Care. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 28(2), 136-144. Ms. Weslin has given numerous presentations & lectures in the nursing & dance communities, at national conferences, Universities, & in the health field.
My passion is the love & joy of the dance. To see a student achieve goals & gain confidence from those achievements is my greatest pleasure. Not all students may wish to continue on to the professional level but by nurturing the spirit of the student to acheive a sense of self-accomplishment, self-motivation, self-discipline & self-assurance can only positively affect their life in any chosen career.
Students also teach the teacher. I have learned many lessons from my students... how to listen, compassion, understanding & patience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New students are usually nervous, especially a beginner. Students who have never studied before are not sure what to expect & feel they have to get everything accomplished at the 1st try with no mistakes. We reassure the student it takes time to reach goals & that it is ok to make mistakes. For more experienced student, new voices & faces, different ways of teaching, wondering if they will fit in with the class. We work hard to ensure the student feels welcome & now a part of our dance family. New students are introduced to the class & one of the older students in the class are assigned to become a mentor to that student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ms. Weslin has been in the dance field for 45 years and a dance educator for 41 years. Ms. Weslin’s artistic background experience includes;
- Musical Theatre performances as a singer & dancer in productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, Hello Dolly, Sound of Music and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
- Soloist with Fountain Valley Dance Theatre’s “The Company”– Petrushka, Spring Concert, Nutcracker, Swan Lake.
In Education, Ms. Weslin holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree and is registered in the State of Colorado as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Preventative Medicine. Ms. Weslin is also a Dance Medicine Specialist in health promotion, injury prevention and rehabilitation for performing dance artists. As a dance instructor, Ms. Weslin specializes in ballet technique, choreographic precision, music interpretation and artistic expression.
Ms. Weslin also provides dance education for skater’s off ice training, specializing in techniques to improve core control, balance, turns, jumps, music interpretation, & artistic expression.
Ms. Weslin was the founder & president of La Santé et la Danse, Inc., which provided nursing based healthcare, education and technique for the performing dance arts for 7 years . She has received recognition in the Marquis Who’s Who of American Women, Manchester “Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals”, and was listed in the 2005 “Best of the Springs” in Colorado Springs, CO.
Ms. Weslin is currently the CEO of La Danse Classique, LLC. A school for the classical dance arts.
Ms. Weslin has been the Chairman of the Colorado Committee of the Cecchetti Council of America since 2002. She is a member professional organizations; Cecchetti Council of America (CCA), & Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)
Publications:
Weslin, A. & Silva-Smith, A. (2010). Advanced Practice Nursing in Performing Arts Health Care. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 28(2), 136-144.
Ms. Weslin has given numerous presentations and lectures in the nursing and dance communities, at national conferences, universities, & in the health field.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Class prices are based upon how many classes a week the student is taking. Family discounts offered
# of hours p/wk
Tuition p/month
# of hours p/ wk
Tuition p/month
Family Rates
Privates/Semi-privates
Tuition p/month
30 min
$40.00
4 Hours
$205.00
Family - 2 dancers
5% off total
45 min
$55.00
4.5 Hours
$225.00
Family - 3 dancers +
10% off total
1 Hour
$65.00
5 Hours
$245.00
1.5 Hours
$85.00
5.5 Hours
$260.00
Privates
per session
2 Hours
$120.00
6 Hours
$275.00
Privates - 30 minutes
$40.00
2.5 Hours
$137.00
6.5 Hours
$285.00
Privates - 45 minutes
$55.00
3 Hours
$165.00
7 Hours
$290.00
Privates - 60 minutes
$70.00
3.5 Hours
$195.00
8+ hrs Unlimited
$300.00
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching at age 18. In 1980, I was in a serious car accident that left me with injuries that ended any chance of a professional dance career. My mentor started teaching me how to teach, run a dance school business, costume, staging, etc. I apprenticed with her for 11 years.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with students from all around the world. Dance students, off-ice dance training for figure skaters, musical theatre students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
First of all, what kind of dance school are you looking for? There is a difference between competition schools & those schools that do not compete. Recreational & more intensive dance schools.
Are they qualified. What is their training/education. How long have they taught. Do they teach any one dance technique method. How well do they know their dance method.
Is the teacher approachable. Do they listen to you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should not be afraid to approach a teacher with needs or concerns as long as it is within a dance teacher's scope of practice.
My students know they can talk to me at any time.
1. Can the need/concern wait until after class?
2. Is the need/concern within the dance teacher's scope of practice?
This is a wide area so I've covered a few things here....
Physical: Injuries & medical needs:
If a student received any minor injuries outside of the dance school they tell me so I can monitor them in class or if serious enough, to sit & watch the class. Any special medical needs such as asthma, diabeties, etc. Alert the teacher immediately. A dance school is an athletic venue and minor aches & pains are expected such as sore muscles, strains, etc. If any pain lasts longer than 3 days without feeling better then it's time to see your doctor.
Emotional/psychological:
Bullying by other students or parents, including theft or damage to a student's personal property is not tolerated at LDC. Alert the teacher immediately.
Depending on the age, class settings have a variety of personalities & they may not always get along with each other. Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. The teacher should already be aware but if not, then alert the teacher.
As a teacher, I talk all day long.. I try to be aware of what I say & how I say it to my students but sometimes I might say something that inadvertantly hurts or was misunderstood. Approach me after class & talk to me...